Scotland can 'go after' rest of Six Nations - Coubrough
Emily Coubrough earned her second cap against England [SNS] Scotland number eight Emily Coubrough says Scotland are in a position to "go after" the rest of the Six Nations despite Saturday's bruising defeat by England. The Red Roses ran in 12 tries at Murrayfield in a show of power and speed, which Scotland could not cope with. Sione Fukofuka's side missed 52 tackles on a tough afternoon but Coubrough says a brutal learning experience against the world champions can set them up for Italy next week after beating Wales in week one.
"It was very physical and very fast," the 19-year-old, who earned her second cap, told BBC Scotland. "Although it was tricky and they are very talented opposition, there was so much to take from that and build on for next week. "They displayed what they're great at and we didn't rise to that.
[Defence] is a big work on for us. "These next few games are the ones we really want to go after and we're in a brilliant place to do so. " Over 30,000 fans turned out at Murrayfield to set a Scottish record for a standalone women's sporting event.
Coubrough says she and the squad were emotional as the bus drew into Murrayfield and was greeted by thousands of fans. "It was just insane, the atmosphere was incredible," she said. "I've never experienced a crowd like that before, and it drives you on so much even in the difficult times.
"As soon as we turned into Murrayfield everyone was just in shock at how many people were there. To come round the corner and get off the bus with so many people around you cheering us on, it was incredible. "I had a couple of tears in my eyes.